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I have an Apple Watch I purchased but it has a lock on it and there is no way to get ahold of the owner it was threw online person to person type of deal what do I do

I have an Apple Watch I purchased but it has a lock on it and there is no way to get ahold of the owner it was threw online person to person type of deal what do I do

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 11:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2022 12:11 AM

do your best to return it


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Sep 20, 2022 12:11 AM in response to Ruxxxous22

do your best to return it


the activation lock is not really on the watch it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation

Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

I have an Apple Watch I purchased but it has a lock on it and there is no way to get ahold of the owner it was threw online person to person type of deal what do I do

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